In this insightful episode of "Breaking Down Barriers," host David Ponraj sits down with Michael Bevis, the Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for the City of Denver, and founder and CEO of Cool Skins. They delve into Denver's unique and thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, which David and Michael recognize as the "entrepreneurship capital of the United States." The discussion highlights Michael's journey from a 12-year-old entrepreneur to his current role, where he's dedicated to supporting underserved entrepreneurs and fostering business growth. They explore the critical importance of a government-led, entrepreneur-centric approach to economic development, focusing on the ScaleUp Network program's success in helping businesses grow from $1 million to over $10 million in revenue. The conversation also emphasizes the vital role of data collection in understanding entrepreneurial journeys, measuring impact, and securing continued funding, ultimately contributing to job and wealth creation within the community.
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In this insightful episode of "Breaking Down Barriers," host David Ponraj sits down with Michael Bevis, the Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for the City of Denver, and founder and CEO of Cool Skins. They delve into Denver's unique and thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, which David and Michael recognize as the "entrepreneurship capital of the United States." The discussion highlights Michael's journey from a 12-year-old entrepreneur to his current role, where he's dedicated to supporting underserved entrepreneurs and fostering business growth. They explore the critical importance of a government-led, entrepreneur-centric approach to economic development, focusing on the ScaleUp Network program's success in helping businesses grow from $1 million to over $10 million in revenue. The conversation also emphasizes the vital role of data collection in understanding entrepreneurial journeys, measuring impact, and securing continued funding, ultimately contributing to job and wealth creation within the community.
In this insightful episode of "Breaking Down Barriers," host David Ponraj sits down with Michael Bevis, the Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for the City of Denver, and founder and CEO of Cool Skins. They delve into Denver's unique and thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, which David and Michael recognize as the "entrepreneurship capital of the United States." The discussion highlights Michael's journey from a 12-year-old entrepreneur to his current role, where he's dedicated to supporting underserved entrepreneurs and fostering business growth. They explore the critical importance of a government-led, entrepreneur-centric approach to economic development, focusing on the ScaleUp Network program's success in helping businesses grow from $1 million to over $10 million in revenue. The conversation also emphasizes the vital role of data collection in understanding entrepreneurial journeys, measuring impact, and securing continued funding, ultimately contributing to job and wealth creation within the community.
